Houston Expo Workshops

Empower your abilities with this incredible line up.

  • Workshop

    Accessible Home Design: Kitchens & Bathrooms!

    Presented by Rachel Krishnan, AIA (Project Manager – Architecture, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA))

    How can my kitchen be made more accessible? Can kitchen appliances be more user-friendly? Could I retrofit my bathroom to include a spacious roll-in shower? Where should plumbing fixtures be located, and what type? Who should I hire to make sure my home renovation project… Learn more

    Accessible Home Design: Kitchens & Bathrooms!
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    Texas ABLE: A Savings Plan for Individuals with Disabilities

    Presented by Vanessa Goodson, MBA (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – Texas ABLE Program)

    The Texas ABLE Program: the state’s new savings program for Texans with disabilities. Come learn about the Texas Achieving A Better Life Experience (Texas ABLE®)program and how Texans with disabilities and their families can save for disability – related expenses in a tax-advantaged ABLE account… Learn more

    Texas ABLE: A Savings Plan for Individuals with Disabilities
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    Wheelchair Rugby from a Players Perspective

    Presented by Matthew Castelluccio (Vice President, Community Support, United Spinal Association)

    Join us for an informative session with a 20-year veteran of Wheelchair Rugby as they share the rich history of the sport. Discover how to get started, the numerous benefits it offers, and gain insights on how to connect with a local team. You’ll also… Learn more

    Wheelchair Rugby from a Players Perspective
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    Wheelchair Seating Solutions for Kids

    Presented by Heather R. Price, OTR/L, ATP/SMS (Central South Regional Manager, Stealth Products)

    This workshop is meant to provide families and caregivers of children who use various types of wheeled mobility devices with an overview of the different types of common seating and positioning devices. It will cover what each item is designed to do as well as… Learn more

    Wheelchair Seating Solutions for Kids
  • For both individuals receiving care and those providing it, juggling a complex medical situation with a disability can become challenging. Pain management, bladder and bowel routines, skin care, and more all compete for attention and trying to prioritize tasks can be exhausting. In this workshop,… Learn more

    The Art of Complex Caregiving
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    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention

    Presented by Russell Klein, CAPS (Director of Education and Community Partnerships, 101 Mobility of Houston)

    101 Mobility has been a leading Houston-area provider of home accessibility and mobility solutions for nearly a decade. Join our Director of Education, Russell Klein, CAPS, in a special presentation where he provides a comprehensive overview of common projects, devices, and costs linked to proactive… Learn more

    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention
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    Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy

    Presented by Andre Sam (Disability & Special Needs Project)

    An informative and educational workshop for family members with loved ones of all ages with physical and/or intellectual disabilities or special needs! Many topics will be covered in this workshop. Including: guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, micro boards, wills, family trusts, special needs trusts, SSI (Supplemental… Learn more

    Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy
  • Workshop

    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention

    Presented by Russell Klein, CAPS (Director of Education and Community Partnerships, 101 Mobility of Houston)

    101 Mobility has been a leading Houston-area provider of home accessibility and mobility solutions for nearly a decade. Join our Director of Education, Russell Klein, CAPS, in a special presentation where he provides a comprehensive overview of common projects, devices, and costs linked to proactive… Learn more

    Investing in Safety: Key Home Modifications Enabling Accessibility and Fall Prevention
  • Workshop

    Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today

    Presented by Sonny Mullen (Director of Outreach, Help Hope Live)

    Did you know that you can fundraise to cover the costs of everything you see at Abilities Expo? From power wheelchairs to accessible vehicles, from adaptive bikes to home modifications. And more! Help Hope Live wants to help make this happen! Come find out how… Learn more

    Discover How to Pay for Everything You See Today
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    Mark Wellman: No Limits

    Presented by Mark Wellman (Adventure Athlete and Founder, No Limits)

    Adventure athlete and motivational speaker Mark Wellman has traveled to each Abilities show with his adaptive climbing wall. He is the first paraplegic to climb Half Dome and El Capitan in Yosemite. Come hear his life story about his mountaineering accident to lighting the Paralympic… Learn more

    Mark Wellman: No Limits